Naki Depass in autumn’s coolest faux fur

The rising model star shines in this season’s statement coat.

5 oktober 2017

Photo: Alexandra Nataf/Bridge Artists

Styling: Ilona Hamer/Bridge Artists

THE MUSE Her grace, poise and intelligence present in every
shot, Naki Depass is the kind of model that draws you in and holds
your gaze. In fact, we’ve been obsessed with the young Jamaican ever
since she made her catwalk debut in 2016, walking Burberry’s
prestigious show. Today, she’s already a runway veteran. When we meet
in New York, Depass is on a rare break in her hectic fashion week
schedule.

”The fashion industry is totally different
from what I thought it would be. At first I didn't want to be a model
so I had limited knowledge about the things you have to do before
booking a job. I was unaware about the whole idea of castings and such
– I thought you just simply would get booked for jobs. But also, I've
now learnt about the many fun experiences that come with the job.”

Yes, Naki Depass was somewhat of a reluctant model when she
first started out. She was looking forward to university, dreaming of
a career in accounting.

”I like working with figures,
rather than writing a report or anything of that sort. I love
mathematics and also I think that with an accounting education you can
venture into multiple careers that are accounting related.”

I really like the fabric, and also the colour was lovely.

NAKI DEPASS

But after meeting with Deiwght Peters, founder of Saint International
and scouting genius behind many of Jamaica’s rising model stars, Naki
Depass was finally convinced. And here we are now, in a studio in New
York City, shooting our series of this season’s Premium
Essentials – wardrobe must-haves designed to last a lifetime. We
have photographed five women, who all are our muse of the season, each
of them wearing an essential piece we can’t live without in AW17. For
Naki Depass, stylist Ilona Hamer chose this season’s statement coat in
a super soft and luxe faux fur. Naki, of course, wore it like a
queen. ”I really like the fabric, and also the colour was
lovely,” she says.

WHO IS YOUR MUSE? ”I think I
would consider my mum as my muse, we have an inseparable relationship.
She's always encouraging me, she supports my decisions and also she's
the reason I’ve been such a responsible teenager.”

WHAT IS ESSENTIAL TO YOU? ”The most important aspect of
my life is my family. I'm a family-oriented person and enjoy being
around my family more than anything else.”

WHAT IS BEAUTY TO YOU? ”In my opinion, beauty is more than
just someone’s physical appearance – it also entails who you are on
the inside, what type of personality you possess.”

This is the kind of piece that elevates your look, making you
instantly cool.

DESIGNER CHATARINA FORSETH

THE FAUX FUR ”Wardrobe essentials don’t have to be boring”,
says designer Chatarina Forseth. ”This is the kind of piece that
elevates your look, making you instantly cool.”

This season’s best faux fur comes in a classic cinnamon shade that
gives it a subtle retro vibe – but it doesn’t come off as too
ladylike. ”And you don’t have to be a certain age to wear it, either,”
says Chatarina Forseth. ”The faux fur is definitely one of this
season’s must-have fashion statements.”

In a series on this season’s Premium Essentials –
wardrobe must-haves meant to last a lifetime – we have photographed
five women who all are our muse of the season, each of them wearing
an essential piece we can’t live without in AW17. Click here to see actress and screenwriter Coco
Baudelle in this season’s dream coat, here for French model Camille Roche in the most
essential white shirt, here for model Pooja Mor in this season's black
dress, and here for Creative Director Eliana Gil Rodriguez
in the perfect power suit.